Tailgate Play (1 Viewer)

[terrapin]

I've noticed that when I close and latch my LX tailgate I can still push it in and out a few mm. Is this normal or should it be tight?

When I close the top, I can still push it in a out a small amount. I don't notice any rattles when I drive.

 

[2001LC]

Yes!
Both upper and lower doors should be flush with each other and body.

 

[CloudCity]

I would guess being in a dry climate your seals may have shrunk leading to the fitment issue. I normally suggest Shin-Etsu silicone grease to condition seals, but if they are this far along that may not help. Cheaper than new seals so may want to try that or a similar seal conditioner first. I'm not in front of my rig to confirm they are present on the back, but you may also wish to replace any rubber bump stops that may be present as they would be cheap too and may help shim things up a bit.

 

[yotasavg]

Anyone know the part# for the bump stops for the tailgate? Tried looking on partsouq but couldn't turn them up. I'm missing one and it's definitely causing "play".

 

[kruisinkid]

this one?

 

[kruisinkid]

or 6729360020

 

[terrapin]

Actually I think it's more related to this stop, but mine doesn't seem to be excessively hard or worn. The stop moves as a whole so adjusting it doesn't help. Part 6729360020 only contacts the upper hatch.

This video shows the movement I am talking about. Maybe it's a non-issue but I was wondering if anybody else's moves like this.

 

[kruisinkid]

all of the strikers can be adjusted when loosened. yeah other option would be to replace weatherstripping.
or this

 

[nukegoat]

It's fine geez

 

[CloudCity]

Looks like dry seals from the vid, mine doesn't have play. Water and dust would get in pretty easy it would seem.

 

[yotasavg]

@kruisinkid thanks for the help, that last one you posted is the one I need. @terrapin you sure the bracket isn't pushed back? Mind has the same kind of wobble on the side where I'm missing that stopper.

 

[2001LC]

This video shows the movement I am talking about. Maybe it's a non-issue but I was wondering if anybody else's moves like this.

NO! it should not move that much.
I'd not call that a few mm. I've tightened latches before to corrected similar. On one, we found latch retaining screws were stripped..

It should just pressing into seal, by a few MM.

 

[terrapin]

Thanks everyone. I adjusted the strikers and everything is tight now. I went ahead and ordered the cushions anyway since they are cheap and will take 30 seconds to install. Thanks @kruisinkid for the part numbers.

Full disclosure, when I shot the video the strikers were still out of whack and I hadn't pushed hard enough for that side to fully latch!

 

[brownfox]

Mine does that a bit, but if I give it a good press it latches tighter and all is good.